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The Queensland Racehorse Owners' Association was founded in the late sixties at the instigation of well-known racing identity, the late George Lambert. Since that time the Association has acted as a go-between with clubs and other racing bodies, representing the rights of owners and their horses. In December 1997 The QROA became an incorporated body. A committee consisting of nine elected people, who make themselves available for re-election every three years, runs the day-to-day administration of the Association. The QROA Committee convenes meetings approximately every six weeks as well as supplying delegates to a number of sub-committees, such as Race Dates and Black Type Sub-Committees.
Thoroughbred racehorse ownership, once the exclusive preserve of the wealthy is now possible for Australians from all walks of life. The growing popularity of partnership and syndicate racing has increased the opportunity for many more people to experience the incomparable thrill of watching their horse compete. Owners' however, take the financial risks, invest capital into a sport which gives so many people pleasure and at the same time provides much employment, being the fourth largest industry in Queensland.
The Association currently represents approximately 500 individual members as well as several syndicates and affiliated owners' associations throughout Queensland. The continued effectiveness of the QROA relies on the support of all Owners however large or small their involvement in the industry so please take advantage of membership application forms, which can be found in race books, monthly Racing Calendars and the Super QRIS Thoroughbred magazine. Become a QROA member today and help us to help you.
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The QROA's motto is "No Racing without Owners" acknowledges the dedication and financial commitment by owners to the industry in providing the thrills and excitement of thoroughbred racing to the public. In summary, owners' pay from the time they purchase a yearling to the end of it's racing career to 'put on the show'. This motto clearly defines the Association's Aims and Objectives and every effort is made to ensure that the Owner's position in the Racing Industry is improved.
- To protect and improve the rights, privileges and conditions for racehorse Owners
- To increase prizemoney in racing throughout Queensland
- To reduce the costs of racing to Owners' by either removing race club costs or subsidising costs
- To strive to increase the number of Black Type races within Queensland
- To strive to achieve representation on the controlling body of Racing in Queensland
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